What is A Prepreg Tape Slitting Machine?

A prepreg tape slitting machine is designed to convert wide uni-directional prepreg into narrow, dimensionally consistent tapes for automated fiber placement and automated tape laying applications.
It performs precision slitting under controlled tension to maintain fiber alignment, resin distribution, and edge quality, ensuring the prepreg tape meets the strict requirements of automated composite layup processes.

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What is A Prepreg Tape Slitting Machine
1300F prepreg tape slitting machine

Prepreg Tape Slitting Machine

The machine is designed for pre-slitting continuous UD prepreg or fabric into narrow tapes before AFP or ATL processing.
By controlling tape width, edge quality, and tension at this stage, downstream prepreg handling becomes more stable, cleaner, and predictable—especially for automated fiber placement lines where consistency matters.

AFP Prepreg Tape Slitting & Spooling Machine

Designed for AFP and ATL workflows, the slitter rewinder machine precisely slits UD prepreg into narrow tapes, then rewinds them under controlled tension for direct use on automated layup heads.
Stable tape width, clean edges, and uniform spooling reduce fiber distortion and resin pickup issues during placement—especially critical for aerospace-grade laminates.

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Narrow Prepreg Tape Slitting Machine

Designed for narrow-width prepreg conversion, this slitting machine precisely cuts thermoplastic UD tapes and thermoset prepreg into standard AFP/ATL formats.
Typical output widths include 3.175 mm (1/8″), 6.35 mm (1/4″), and 12.7 mm (1/2″), with stable tension control to protect fiber alignment and resin distribution.
Clean edges, consistent tape geometry, and controlled spooling ensure the material is ready for automated fiber placement without secondary trimming or handling issues.

Cassette Rewinding

Cassette rewinding is engineered for AFP/ATL prepreg tape handling, ensuring stable tension, accurate tape positioning, and repeatable winding geometry.
Each narrow prepreg tape is wound into dedicated cassettes with controlled edge alignment, minimizing fiber distortion, resin squeeze-out, and tape telescoping.
The result is ready-to-load AFP cassettes that support consistent placement accuracy, reduced machine downtime, and reliable automated layup in aerospace and high-performance composite production.

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Unwinding Width1300mm
Slitting Width0-1300mm
Max Rewinding Diameter800mm
Rewinding ShaftDifferential Friction Shaft
MaterialsCarbon,Glass
PolymerEpoxy,Bismaleimides,Phenolic
Unwinding Width320mm
Slitting Width3.175mm, 6.35mm, 12.7mm
MaterialsCarbon,Glass
PolymerEpoxy,Bismaleimides,Phenolic
Unwinding Width320mm
Slitting Width3.175mm, 6.35mm, 12.7mm
MaterialsCarbon,Glass
PolymerEpoxy,Bismaleimides,Phenolic

Publication Date: 23 December 2025
Publication Time: 10:59 (GMT+8)
Published by: Jota Machinery Composites — Marketing & Communications Team

Editorial Note:
This content is produced and reviewed by Jota Machinery’s internal marketing and technical communications team, in close coordination with our engineering and manufacturing departments. All information reflects first-hand operational experience, verified production data, and direct customer interactions from ongoing projects and factory visits.

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